Minnesota Timberwolves Articles - Page 84

With training camp set to begin in just a few days, the Minnesota Timberwolves will try to navigate their way through a huge change after Gersson Rosas got booted out as president of basketball operations. While Rosas built a strong relationship with Karl-Anthony Towns, who wasn’t too pleased with the development, the axed Timberwolves official […]

The Timberwolves have been making headlines for a few months now because of one reason alone: Ben Simmons. The team has been rumored to be the most interested in making a move for the Philadelphia 76ers star. However, things may change now after the franchise parted ways with President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas. It’s […]

Woj. Shams. And now, Hillrat. You definitely haven’t heard that name before, but it looks like this random Twitter user might just be the next big NBA insider. At least when it comes to Minnesota Timberwolves news, that is. News of general manager Gersson Rosas’ dismissal came out today, via a press release from the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t had much success since Kevin Garnett, and the dysfunction continued Wednesday when they fired president Gersson Rosas a week before training camp. Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns tweeted out his utter shock at the move shortly after it was announced, so that’s not a great sign. For years, this organization has done […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a shocking decision on Wednesday by firing their president of basketball operations, Gersson Rosas, who held the position since May of 2019. Shortly after the announcement, the team has promoted Sachin Gupta to take over for Rosas, making him the first Indian- American ever to run an NBA organization: The Timberwolves […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves just pulled a stunner, firing president Gersson Rosas a week before training camp. The timing of this move is totally bonkers given Rosas was allowed to fire and hire a new head coach last season and then executed an entire offseason full of moves ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. Well, according to […]

Following the stunning firing of Gersson Rosas by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, plenty of reports and rumors are already circulating as to who could take over as the next team president. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the new owners set to take the Timberwolves over in a couple of years, Alex Rodriguez […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves sent shockwaves throughout the NBA on Wednesday when they fired team president Gersson Rosas. Things appeared to be coming together for the Timberwolves before they dropped this bomb. Their superstar play, Karl-Anthony Towns, isn’t happy. wtf… — Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 22, 2021 This move seems to have blindsided many even with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fired president Gersson Rosas on Wednesday in a shocking move just two years after he was hired. This also comes a week before training camp. Current Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor released a short statement on the move: From the Wolves: pic.twitter.com/1rzDYMPvmi — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) September 22, 2021 This news comes amid […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley is one of the peskiest defenders in the NBA, and unsurprisingly, it’s his mentality that separates him from other guards. Beverley recently talked about that defensive approach that he has on WCCO Radio, and as the Timberwolves guard noted, it all boils down to one thing: touching people. It’s this […]

It wasn’t too long ago that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards revealed that he had “learned a new skill” during the offseason. He was pertaining to how he’d become an ace in the sport of bowling, while also claiming that he scores 200 or above during games. For those that are not too familiar with […]

New Minnesota Timberwolves veteran guard Patrick Beverley hasn’t missed the playoffs yet in his career, though injuries have forced him to miss a few series. The Timberwolves have only made the playoffs once since 2004, and they were promptly eliminated by the Houston Rockets in five games in 2018. Something has to give here, and, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have allegedly been in talks with the Philadelphia 76ers with regard to the acquisition of Ben Simmons via trade. This seems like a match made in heaven. Daryl Morey and Gersson Rosas were colleagues in Houston not too long ago. Camaraderie goes a long way in any industry. However, camaraderie is just […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has had enough of people’s excuses when it comes to avoiding COVID-19 vaccines. Towns took to Twitter on Tuesday to air his opinion on the matter, doing so with much enthusiasm. “Every day I see a new excuse why people ain’t getting the vaccine. Ya starting to get creative with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves seem to be all in on acquiring Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers. They also seem to be all in on trading for him without giving up any of their star players. If the Timberwolves are unwilling to part with Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, or D’Angelo Russell, then how are they going […]

While Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has made it clear he would like to be traded to a team in California, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey will no doubt explore every avenue for a deal, regardless of the location of a team. One squad that has shown interest in Simmons is the Minnesota […]

The father of Minnesota Timberwolves star D’Angelo Russell is under intense scrutiny. Authorities have filed a complaint against Antonio Russell to seize fifty thousand dollars of what they suspect to be drug money. Officials held up the elder Russell on March 12 after flagging what appeared to be a “suspicious itinerary”. One of the reasons […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been stuck in the basement of the NBA ever since Kevin Garnett left. There has been a lot of hope through those years, but only one having playoff appearance since 2004 is about as bad as it gets. The Wolves have had players like Ricky Rubio, Kevin Love, and Andrew Wiggins […]

Year 2 has always been a crucial one for young players who want to make it big in the NBA. After getting used to the pace and speed of the league in the rookie season, it’s the sophomore campaign that will truly reveal who will make a lasting impact for their respective squads. We take […]

After four years of puzzle-piece-shifting, the Philadelphia 76ers have come to the conclusion that Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are not an ideal on-court pairing. This is largely due to Simmons’ inability to shoot the ball, as it’s tougher for Embiid to go to work in the post with defenders helping off of Simmons in […]

The Chicago Bulls aren’t done making moves in what has been a fruitful offseason. After getting DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, and Derrick Jones Jr., the Bulls also targeted Paul Millsap. But the veteran forward chose to sign with the Brooklyn Nets instead. After missing out on the four-time All-Star, the Bulls aren’t staying […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is never short on confidence. So much so, that the 20-year-old recently made an audacious, Michael Jordan-sized claim that should scare LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the rest of the NBA. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch revealed that Edwards literally grew taller during the offseason. Apparently, Minnesota’s first overall pick […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are right in the thick of things as the deadline looms on a potential Ben Simmons trade. Whether Minnesota gets a deal done for Simmons or not is anybody’s guess at this point. But if they somehow find a way to pull it off, nobody’s going to benefit more than Karl-Anthony Towns. […]

With the latest bombshell report surrounding Ben Simmons, it’s looking more and more like the Philadelphia 76ers will be forced to move him before the NBA season begins. The Minnesota Timberwolves have long been mentioned as a possible destination for the All-Star. Could they be the team to pounce in the end? While the Timberwolves […]

Patrick Beverley may be the newest dude on the block for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but this isn’t stopping him from doing his fair share of recruitment for his new squad. The 33-year-old veteran has set his sights on Philadelphia 76ers want-away star Ben Simmons who made his trade demand with the Sixers official on Tuesday. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves roster looks extremely good with Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, and Malik Beasley at the forefront. The 2021-22 NBA season could be their year to at least make the playoffs in the ultra-competitive Western Conference. In this specific piece, though, we’re looking at potential Timberwolves trades (with a twist). The Timberwolves […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Toronto Raptors were identified as the two teams that showed the most interest in Ben Simmons, the Philadelphia 76ers’ want-away star. As it turns out, however, the Sixers weren’t too pleased with what these two teams had to offer, which eventually led to a potential trade deal falling through. According […]

There’s no denying that Anthony Edwards is one of the brightest young stars in the NBA today. However, what could be considered as contentious is the fact that the Minnesota Timberwolves stud just named Kevin Durant as his GOAT over both LeBron James and Michael Jordan. In a recent interview with TNT’s Taylor Rooks, Edwards […]

Despite trade rumors seemingly dying down of late, it still appears that both Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers are still pursuing a trade away from Philly for the former Rookie of the Year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been heavily linked to a swoop for the Sixers’ want-away star, but at this point, there appears […]

The Chicago Bulls finally parted ways with Lauri Markkanen after an offseason full of rumors regarding the big man. Markkanen was dealt to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team trade involving the Portland Trail Blazers as well. However, it appears that the Minnesota Timberwolves had been checking in on Markkanen for quite some time, according […]

Minnesota Timberwolves icon Kevin Garnett is one of the most savage trash-talkers in the game. KG’s smack talk is apparently as crazy as we can all imagine according to Lamar Odom. And yes – this is about to get crazy so yeah, NSFW. According to the retired two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

Shaquille O’Neal is a pretty big dude. He doesn’t get scared easily. But for the NBA legend, what he fears is getting canceled. Shaq is one of the most beloved NBA players ever. The Los Angeles Lakers icon has endeared himself to fans because of his outgoing personality, childish humor, and constantly giving back to […]

When Alex Rodriguez bought the Minnesota Timberwolves, the franchise’s future became murky as it was rumored that they were moving D’Angelo Russell and co. to Seattle. However, it was immediately dismissed as they confirmed that they will stay put in Minnesota. Rodriguez is off to a good start with the Timberwolves as he posted an […]

The offseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves came and went without much noise at all. That might not be a bad thing as the franchise gets set to embark on its first full season with Chris Finch as head coach. Offseason grades have arrived though for the Timberwolves and even though they didn’t make any “bad […]

Anthony Edwards has a bright future ahead of him. The Minnesota Timberwolves youngster is brimming with the potential to be among the best players of his generation and he also has the big personality to match his play on the court. And he’s got his own way of being great, but it apparently doesn’t include […]

Like most NBA stars, Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t new to getting heavy vitriol from fans. He’s had his fair share of bashers, especially during his infamous spat with former teammate Jimmy Butler and his past altercations with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Still, Towns has developed into one of the NBA’s most […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made two interesting changes in the point guard spot. They got rid of Ricky Rubio via trade and basically replaced him with Patrick Beverley. Whether or not this change made the team better is a matter of wait-and-see. Taking them at face value, let’s try to grade these free agency moves but […]

Karl-Anthony Towns just finished his sixth season in the NBA as the main core piece for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Known as one of the better forward-centers in the league, Towns is still ascending and taking his game to new levels. He was very durable in his first three years, not missing a single game. Despite […]

Veteran big man Paul Millsap is one of the more notable names remaining in NBA free agency, but he’s in no rush to sign a new deal despite interest from a number of teams, according to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer. The Golden State Warriors have been linked to Millsap the most out of any suitors. […]